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Month: March 2020

It’s a Strange, New World: Learning to Embrace It

It’s a Strange, New World: Learning to Embrace It

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My, what a difference a month makes.  Although it seems like an eternity now, just a mere thirty days ago, my household had different priorities.  We were planning college visits, working on summer vacation plans, and riding out an unusually mild winter. Now we’re hunkered down, seeing our schedules free up on a daily basis (as more and more activities get delayed or canceled), and a family unit that was starting to go their separate ways has now been placed…

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So You’re Stuck at Home, Huh? Don’t Worry, There’s Plenty To Do

So You’re Stuck at Home, Huh? Don’t Worry, There’s Plenty To Do

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As the coronavirus continues to spread and lock-downs are becoming more and more stringent, you’ve probably got a house full of people that are cooped up and getting restless. “There’s nothing to do!” That’s a common chorus I’m hearing in my household. On the contrary, there are plenty of things to keep one’s mind and body occupied. For example, we’ve started a 2000-piece puzzle, which is now taking up space on the dining room table. I’ve got a plot in…

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Pandemic Panic: The Grocery Edition

Pandemic Panic: The Grocery Edition

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So I head out to do my weekly shopping this past Friday at my local grocery store (it starts with “M” and rhymes with “Fartin’s”), naïve as to the scenes that would soon present themselves to me.  Much to my surprise and dismay, the general public, whipped up into a coronavirus frenzy, had hit the shelves of my local store like it was the Lord’s eighth plague against Egypt (yes, that would be locusts). What’s wrong with you people?  Honestly?…

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The COVID-19 Virus: Serious? Yes, But Everyone Needs to Calm Down

The COVID-19 Virus: Serious? Yes, But Everyone Needs to Calm Down

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You can’t look at a newspaper, turn on the TV news, or scan the internet and social media and NOT see it. COVID-19!  The corona virus!  It’s coming for you!  Be afraid – BE VERY AFRAID! Look, I understand the necessity and common sense of trying to contain a virus that currently has no vaccine or cure and has the potential to end lives, but let’s take a look at this from a rational perspective.  There’s a lot of disinformation…

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Daylight Savings Time: Are We Still Doing This Every Year?

Daylight Savings Time: Are We Still Doing This Every Year?

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For those of you NOT in the know, Daylight Savings Time makes its annual return this coming week.  Technically, it occurs on Sunday morning, March 8th at 2:00 AM, which suddenly becomes 3:00 AM.  Why? Because we decided it would. For most of us, we’ll move our clocks up the night before (remember, its “spring forward – fall back”).  If you forget, you’ll most likely show up at church or work an hour late on Sunday morning.  Plus, you’re rewarded…

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